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Partnerships / Acquisitions
Ant Financial Says It’s Committed To MoneyGram (Let The Bidding War Begin)
March 15, 2017

After Euronet surprised the world yesterday with its unsolicited bid to buy out U.S. money transfer business MoneyGram, Alipay parent Ant Financial has released its official response. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Investments
Baker Technologies Raises $3.5M, Enables Cannabis Dispensaries
March 15, 2017

As of 2017, there are 28 total states that have voted to legalize marijuana in some form for medical purposes. Further, eight states and the District of Columbia have voted for full medical and recreational legalization. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

Security & Fraud
SAP Looks To Address Risky Security Vulnerabilities
March 15, 2017

Software maker SAP announced on Tuesday (March 14) that it patched cybersecurity flaws on its HANA software product. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to...

Payment Methods
ExxonMobil’s Speedpass+ App Gets Samsung Pay
March 15, 2017

ExxonMobil announced Tuesday (March 14) that it now supports Samsung Pay as a method of payment through the Speedpass+ mobile payment app. In a press release, ExxonMobil said that with the addition of Samsung Pay, consumers have an easy and secure way to purchase Synergy...

Security & Fraud
Justice Department Brings Charges In Yahoo Breach Case
March 15, 2017

Later this morning, the Justice Department is widely expected to announce charges in the Yahoo hacking attacks. According to reports in Bloomberg from an unnamed government source, it is at this time unknown if the charges are in relation to the billion-account 2013 hack of...

Payment Methods
Revolut Hooks Up With Lending Works To Provide Lines Of Credit
March 15, 2017

Revolut, the FinTech startup, launched a new credit product for its U.K. users in which they can apply and get approval for a credit line within minutes. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Payment Methods
Paymentwall Integrates With Interac Online To Accept Direct Debit In Canada
March 15, 2017

Paymentwall, a global online payment provider, announced that it has integrated with Interac Online, a popular online direct debit payment method in Canada. This deal allows international businesses to now accept direct debit payments online without having a registered company in Canada, giving them access...

Wearables
Google And Levi’s New Smart Jacket: The Future Of Wearables?
March 15, 2017

Google and Levi’s teamed up this week to showcase a smart jean jacket that will sell for $350 and will hit store shelves later this year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

B2B Payments
Procurement Professionals Unhappy With Tech Options
March 15, 2017

Procurement professionals aren’t happy with the technology available to them, finds a new report from Consero Group. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our...